What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Helsingborg?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Helsingborg is to bus which costs 550 kr - 1300 kr and takes 18h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Helsingborg?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Helsingborg is to train and fly which takes 5h 56m and costs 1100 kr - 3500 kr.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Helsingborg?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Helsingborg station. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Helsingborg Centralstation via Hamburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.

How far is it from Cologne to Helsingborg?

The distance between Cologne and Helsingborg is 773 km. The road distance is 979.1 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Helsingborg without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Helsingborg without a car is to train which takes 11h 43m and costs 550 kr - 1600 kr.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Helsingborg?

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Cologne to Helsingborg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Helsingborg train from?

Cologne to Helsingborg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Helsingborg?

The best way to get from Cologne to Helsingborg is to train which takes 11h 43m and costs 550 kr - 1600 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 550 kr - 1300 kr and takes 18h 6m.

Where does the Cologne to Helsingborg train arrive?

Cologne to Helsingborg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Helsingborg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Helsingborg is 979 km. It takes approximately 8h 42m to drive from Cologne to Helsingborg.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Helsingborg?

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Where can I stay near Helsingborg?

There are 499+ hotels available in Helsingborg.

Cologne to Helsingborg - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Helsingborg by train, plane, bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane DUS - CPH
3. Take the train from København lufthavn stasjon to Helsingborg Centralstationtrain
5h 56m
kr 1,193–3,420
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Copenhagen Busterminalbus N74
2. Take the bus from Dybbølsbro fjernbussterminal to Helsingborg Centralstationbus 600 / ...
18h 6m
kr 554–1,253
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to Helsingborg Centralstationtrain Ic
11h 43m
kr 593–1,563
Drive 979.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Helsingborgcar 979.1 km
8h 42m
kr 1,674–2,418
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane CGN - CPH
2. Take the train from København lufthavn stasjon to Helsingborg Centralstationtrain
7h 35m
kr 1,090–3,227
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane FRA - CPH
3. Take the train from København lufthavn stasjon to Helsingborg Centralstationtrain
6h 17m
kr 1,608–3,237
Train to Brussels Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane BRU - CPH
3. Take the train from København lufthavn stasjon to Helsingborg Centralstationtrain
7h 28m
kr 1,555–3,799
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane AMS - CPH
4. Take the train from København lufthavn stasjon to Helsingborg Centralstationtrain
8h 23m
kr 1,556–3,948
Train via Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Tostedttrain Drf
2. Take the train from Tostedt to Hamburg Hbftrain Rb / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Copenhagen Airporttrain 344
4. Take the train from Copenhagen Airport to Helsingborg Centralstationtrain
12h 38m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Helsingborgcar
8h 56m
kr 2,337–3,232

Cologne to Helsingborg by train

2Weekly Trains

11h 43mAverage Duration

kr 593Cheapest Price

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Distance: 773.3 km
Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Helsingborg, Sweden?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Helsingborg Centralstation via Hamburg Hbf and Hamburg Hauptbahnhof in around 11h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Helsingborg Centralstation via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Copenhagen Busterminal, and Dybbølsbro fjernbussterminal in around 18h 6m.

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